What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

franken · 05-25-2014, 09:15 PM

I mocked up the NV4500, range box, and NP205...
I think I need to rotate the box a bit left.
2.6 time 1.96 makes for a good cheap setup.
I parted a 91 sub to get the TC so I have 500 in the whole thing and _all_ parts needed to put it together except the clutch fork boot.

74baggedbug · 05-26-2014, 12:38 AM

Installed the new aluminum heads and intake

PowerdbyChevy79 · 05-26-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Installed the new aluminum heads and intake

sweet....

In The Ten Ring · 05-27-2014, 09:05 PM

Today I cleaned up more of the vent line....I didn't think it was possible but I freed up that spring that is around the engine end of the canister line (1972 EEC).

I used Krud Kutter phosphoric acid from Lowe's and after a 2 hour soak it came clean.

**allchevy58** · 05-28-2014, 12:08 AM

I have my seat being reupholstered with original fabric and vinyl from SMS, laid down some sound deadener and insulation and installed new carpet from ACC.

In The Ten Ring · 05-28-2014, 11:25 PM

I like that sound deading stuff!

I sprayed NAPA Rust Inhibitor onto the vent line I derusted yesterday.

outlaw 3454 · 05-29-2014, 05:43 PM

playing with my vinyl cutter and lettered the truck, not sure if it like it or not.
also found some really trick marker lights and they are gm, check it out.

9teen69 · 05-29-2014, 06:35 PM

Allchevy58- looks good, I'm doing the same, where did you screw the under dash light mounts into, did you have to drill a hole?

Outlaw- they look smooth, and the decal looks cool!

Andy4639 · 05-29-2014, 06:48 PM

Did some paint work on the truck the other day and have the front half waxed! I did the paint repair last year too before the HRPT. It takes a couple of days to do but worth it I think. I start by wiping the whole area down with mineral spirit's . Then dry good and use my touchup paint and dab it on in the bad spots. Let it dry good for 2 days and then take a clean tee shirt and mineral spirit's again and rub until smooth. Then wipe off good and wax it.
Here is the front of the hood with paint dabed on and then after I waxed it. It's not 100% but way better than what it was.

BugzC10 · 05-29-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw 3454

playing with my vinyl cutter and lettered the truck, not sure if it like it or not.
also found some really trick marker lights and they are gm, check it out.

Nice job! I like it. At least you can peel it off if you get tired of it.

In The Ten Ring · 05-29-2014, 08:29 PM

I painted my canister lines (those under the truck) with 1 coat of flat black today. Tomorrow I hope to put those back on.

Green69c10 · 05-30-2014, 07:53 PM

Finished the Restoration yesterday and just have been sitting back and looking at her

BugzC10 · 05-30-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Green69c10

Finished the Restoration yesterday and just have been sitting back and looking at her

One teaser picture is not going to get it....we have to see more of your outstanding work.

Motoxrrar · 05-30-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Green69c10

Finished the Restoration yesterday and just have been sitting back and looking at her

Purty truck, always love green.

I made a crafty mount for the DLC. Used a paint chip sample to make it and found a home in this factory hole that had a switch for the saddle tanks.
Used it to make a template but it's pretty sturdy so I may just leave it there....
And forget the effort of making one out of thicker steel. Thoughts?

1972 GMC Sierra Grande
Factory Tool Box
4.8L Ly4 with whipple supercharger.
356 dana 60
4l80e overdrive

**Tom Vogel** · 05-30-2014, 10:06 PM

I had a toggle switch there and moved it. I was worried what it would do to my knee or leg in an accident. Jmi

el_bole · 05-30-2014, 10:39 PM

Most of the heavy lifting is done on my 61' so I decided to sand down "rails" of bed to get em ready for paint....It's been so long since I broke down the beds(yes two beds, long story) that I forgot where this "short rail goes"

. Its the one in forefront of photos... Where does this piece belong???

thanks in advance....

Ridgeclimber · 05-31-2014, 12:14 AM

I got the box sides, bulk head, steps and cross members assembled and sitting on the frame. Next I have to mount the rear fenders and box side filler tube to the fuel cell.

**allchevy58** · 05-31-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Allchevy58- looks good, I'm doing the same, where did you screw the under dash light mounts into, did you have to drill a hole?

Outlaw- they look smooth, and the decal looks cool!

The two holes were already there from factory.

Motoxrrar · 05-31-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

The two holes were already there from factory.

Where did you buy the lights from?

Aussie Ol' Blue · 05-31-2014, 07:22 AM

Fixed my horn button, swapped my gauge bezel lights for leds and replaced the shift indicator glass fibre light with an led, rebuilt that annoying little spring button thing that releases the headlight switch shaft! What a PITA.! Now to get on the rack and straighten my back.

Andy4639 · 05-31-2014, 10:16 AM

Polished and waxed the wheels in preparation for the 2014 HRPT next week.

Got the oil changed and all the fluid levels top off too. Added a little color to the pulley's as well!

ironbutter · 05-31-2014, 05:50 PM

Picked my parts up from powdercoat yesterday and then got my engine compartment back together after spraying out the inside of my fenders with a color matched rattle can...

Saclandman · 05-31-2014, 09:24 PM

Things just got serious. The tear down begins.

Pulled the cowl and driver's side front fender off. Spent a few hours trying to straighten it up and beat the wrinkles out. Not a bad start and much better than it was. Then, I painted my aluminum intake to get ready for the engine swap.

**allchevy58** · 05-31-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoxrrar

Where did you buy the lights from?

Got the under dash lights from board member thelonerife thread TN Underdash lights. Bulbs are cheap LED's from Ebay.

**allchevy58** · 05-31-2014, 11:45 PM

Looking good!

05-25-2014, 09:15 PM	#701
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,100	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I mocked up the NV4500, range box, and NP205... I think I need to rotate the box a bit left. 2.6 time 1.96 makes for a good cheap setup. I parted a 91 sub to get the TC so I have 500 in the whole thing and _all_ parts needed to put it together except the clutch fork boot. Attached Images Last edited by franken; 05-26-2014 at 01:17 AM.

05-26-2014, 12:38 AM	#702
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the new aluminum heads and intake

05-27-2014, 09:05 PM	#704
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I cleaned up more of the vent line....I didn't think it was possible but I freed up that spring that is around the engine end of the canister line (1972 EEC). I used Krud Kutter phosphoric acid from Lowe's and after a 2 hour soak it came clean.

05-28-2014, 12:08 AM	#705
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I have my seat being reupholstered with original fabric and vinyl from SMS, laid down some sound deadener and insulation and installed new carpet from ACC. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

05-28-2014, 11:25 PM	#706
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I like that sound deading stuff! I sprayed NAPA Rust Inhibitor onto the vent line I derusted yesterday.

05-29-2014, 05:43 PM	#707
outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II playing with my vinyl cutter and lettered the truck, not sure if it like it or not. also found some really trick marker lights and they are gm, check it out.

05-29-2014, 06:35 PM	#708
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Allchevy58- looks good, I'm doing the same, where did you screw the under dash light mounts into, did you have to drill a hole? Outlaw- they look smooth, and the decal looks cool! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-29-2014, 06:48 PM	#709
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did some paint work on the truck the other day and have the front half waxed! I did the paint repair last year too before the HRPT. It takes a couple of days to do but worth it I think. I start by wiping the whole area down with mineral spirit's . Then dry good and use my touchup paint and dab it on in the bad spots. Let it dry good for 2 days and then take a clean tee shirt and mineral spirit's again and rub until smooth. Then wipe off good and wax it. Here is the front of the hood with paint dabed on and then after I waxed it. It's not 100% but way better than what it was. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-29-2014, 08:29 PM	#711
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I painted my canister lines (those under the truck) with 1 coat of flat black today. Tomorrow I hope to put those back on.

05-30-2014, 07:53 PM	#712
Green69c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished the Restoration yesterday and just have been sitting back and looking at her Attached Images

05-30-2014, 10:06 PM	#715
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I had a toggle switch there and moved it. I was worried what it would do to my knee or leg in an accident. Jmi

05-30-2014, 10:39 PM	#716
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Most of the heavy lifting is done on my 61' so I decided to sand down "rails" of bed to get em ready for paint....It's been so long since I broke down the beds(yes two beds, long story) that I forgot where this "short rail goes". Its the one in forefront of photos... Where does this piece belong??? thanks in advance.... Attached Images

05-31-2014, 12:14 AM	#717
Ridgeclimber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Maple Ridge. B.C. Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I got the box sides, bulk head, steps and cross members assembled and sitting on the frame. Next I have to mount the rear fenders and box side filler tube to the fuel cell. Attached Images

05-31-2014, 07:22 AM	#720
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fixed my horn button, swapped my gauge bezel lights for leds and replaced the shift indicator glass fibre light with an led, rebuilt that annoying little spring button thing that releases the headlight switch shaft! What a PITA.! Now to get on the rack and straighten my back. __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

05-31-2014, 10:16 AM	#721
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Polished and waxed the wheels in preparation for the 2014 HRPT next week. Got the oil changed and all the fluid levels top off too. Added a little color to the pulley's as well! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 05-31-2014 at 02:38 PM.



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05-31-2014, 05:50 PM	#722
ironbutter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Picked my parts up from powdercoat yesterday and then got my engine compartment back together after spraying out the inside of my fenders with a color matched rattle can...

05-31-2014, 09:24 PM	#723
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Things just got serious. The tear down begins. Pulled the cowl and driver's side front fender off. Spent a few hours trying to straighten it up and beat the wrinkles out. Not a bad start and much better than it was. Then, I painted my aluminum intake to get ready for the engine swap. Attached Images __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

05-31-2014, 11:45 PM	#725
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looking good! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

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